La Aurora
Fernando León Family Reserve
La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora. It pairs Dominican Corojo wrapper; Dominican Corojo binder; Brazilian, Dominican, Peruvian filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- La Aurora
- Wrapper
- Dominican Corojo
- Binder
- Dominican Corojo
- Filler
- Brazilian, Dominican, Peruvian
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsLa Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve uses a Dominican Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve taste like?
La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve uses a Dominican Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve?
La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve made?
La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve is made in Dominican Republic at Fabrica de Tabacos La Aurora, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve use?
La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve uses a Dominican Corojo wrapper over a Dominican Corojo binder, with Brazilian, Dominican, Peruvian filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: Corona (5½ × 42), Founder's Choice (5.5625 × 42), Corona Gorda (6 × 47), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6¼ × 52), Box-Pressed (6 × 54), Gran Toro (6 × 58) and Preferidos (6 × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve?
Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell Long Live the King, Principle Cigars Aviator Series and Ferio Tego Summa. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.